Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abiilene High head coach Steve Warren argues a call with an official the third quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High defensive back Jake Brooks (7) celebrates and interception with teammate Bryce Bevill (56) during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High wide receiver Jarvis Hunter (19) sprints down the sideline during the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High quarterback Ronnell Sims (1) sprints down the field during the first quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News during the third quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High quarterback Ronnell Sims (1) throws a pass the third quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High running back Tony Curtis (25) fights his way through a pair of Cedar Hill defenders during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High defensive back Eric Gemberling (5) is congratulated by teammates after breaking up a long pass the third quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High Gibson Aguirre (32) dives on a muffed punt by Cedar Hill's Elisha Olabode (7) during the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High fans cheer on the Eagles during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High running back Herschel Sims drags a pair of Cedar Hill defenders the third quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High Jarvis Hunter (19) parades around the trophy after the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High running back Tony Curtis (25) fights his way past Cedar Hill safety Spencer Phillips (8) for a 13-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High Crash Crew members celebrate after a touchdown in the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High running back Herschel Sims hops over offensive lineman Stephan Molinas (65) during the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High offensive lineman Drew Carroll (78) celebrates after a Herschel Sims rushing touchdown in the first quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News The Abilene High School band plays the national anthem before the start of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High head coach Steve Warren argues a call with an official during the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High players take the field before the start of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High's Braden Barnett celebrates after a big play during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High quarterback Ronnell Sims (1) tries to shake off a Cedar Hill defender during the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High players Tony Curtis and Montie Lackey (4) celebrate as time ticks off the clock during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High running back Herschel Sims is congratulated by teammates after a touchdown the third quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High players prepare to take the field before the start of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High's Herschel Sims (23) hurdles a teammate on a kickoff return during the third quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High head coach Steve Warren gives a play to quarterback Ronnell Sims (1) during the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High defensive back Jake Brooks (7) celebrates an interception with assistant coach Adam Verble during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High defensive lineman Josh Brooks (20) celebrates after a defensive stop the third quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High wide receiver Jarvis Hunter (19) sprints down the field during the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High running back Herschel Sims (23) sprints past Cedar Hill defenders for a 95-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High running back Tony Curtis (25) is congratulated by an assistant coach after a touchdown run during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High head coach Steve Warren congratulates his players after a touchdown in the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High running back Herschel Sims (23) is congratulated by teammate Jarvis Hunret after Sims' touchdown in the second quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene high players, from left, Logan Chandler (32), Jarvis Hunter (19) and Alex Wooliscroft sing the AHS School song after the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High defensive back Karsten Goodman celebrates after a fourth down stop at the goal line during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High head coach Steve Warren celebrates as the cloack hits zero in the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-17 win over Cedar Hill in the Region I-5A regional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills.